We believe that everyone in our communities deserves the opportunity to succeed
Our mission
Creating a community where everyone thrives Fighting for Economic & Social Justice Honor Diversity Demand Inclusion Elevate Young Leaders Empower Women Protection Our Elders Create Equitable & Sustainable Communities Support One Another Celebrate Life
homelessness is increasing
The fundamental cause of homelessness is the widening housing affordability gap, economic stability, mental health issues, and substance dependency. As housing affordability has worsened, in the past ten years, local, state, and federal governments have cut back on housing assistance for low-income people and have reduced investments in building and preserving affordable housing.
Incarceration instead of Education is happening
Policies are on often focused on “zero tolerance” instead of achievement and encourage suspended students to drop out, pushing many into criminal activity and increasing the pipeline to prison
STAND IN TRUTH IS COMBATING HOMELESSNESS
Stand in Truth is on the ground in the community, providing neccessities and opportunities for people to escape homelessness
Community food drives in local neighborhoods
Warm blanket drives for the unhoused
Providing temporary shelter for those without shelter
Personal Hygiene Drives to ensure the unhoused have their personal needs and self-care addressed